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anybody else think Cam looks like a total me first who cares about the team guy with his stupid 1st down poses?

While that is annoying, trust me, Newton only wants to win. If anything, that is his biggest issue and something teammates have tried to help him change - it gets to the point he cares about winning too much, it affects his play due to sulking or trying to do too much. He doesn't deal with it very well but he's been dealing with adversity better.

Good win guys. I wouldn't buy much into Quinn but the Chiefs should have a lot of talent in place for a new coach and whomever your next QB is just as long as Bowe stays. Really wish we could have gotten Poe, even though I still like Luke a lot._________________

Throughly, totally, genuinely happy you guys got the win today. That was the epitome of a team becoming a family.

We really appreciate it man. Especially coming from a rival team. This entire situation was so depressing. Zoe will never know her parents and two lives were taken when they still had their entire lives around them. Other lives were permanently changed by this tragedy. It is a sad reminder that there is so much more to life than a football game. But maybe seeing how the team reacted today, came together, leaned on each other, and ultimately became a family was hopefully a good sign for the future.

In all, thank you for the kind words, thoughts and prayers for everyone involved in this devastating tragedy. We can only hope that some of those involved are able to recover and continue to love their lives to their utmost capability and happiness._________________

Its a shame that it takes something like this to get some fire out of the team.

If Quinn can play like this consistently, we do not need a new QB. One will likely be drafted, but the urgency is less. He looked very comfortable in the pocket, unlike earlier in the season. You cannot like the lack of accuracy, but they can stretch the field now.

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What? Are you serious? Quinn played well but really nothing great.

He could have posted similar stats and played that well for the full season, and I'd still think we need a top QB prospect at all costs.

I also just realized that the Eagles are only one game behind us at 3-9. Is there a way to check strength of schedule to see who has the tougher schedule between us and the Jaguars? I think that they will take Geno if they have the pick above us. Or maybe the Eagles will try to trade ahead of us. Not sure at this point, just hoping that we find a way to get the #1 pick._________________Sigbet with El Ramster; OKC wins title = I win. IND wins title = he wins.

I also just realized that the Eagles are only one game behind us at 3-9. Is there a way to check strength of schedule to see who has the tougher schedule between us and the Jaguars? I think that they will take Geno if they have the pick above us. Or maybe the Eagles will try to trade ahead of us. Not sure at this point, just hoping that we find a way to get the #1 pick.

If us and the jags end up with the same record we will have the number 1 pick, because we have an easier strength of schedule. The only team that would win a tiebreaker against us is Oakland. They have 3 wins right now, but if we end up with the same record, the raiders pick ahead of us. So the game in to weeks against them is going to be critical.

I have no way to review the game but one thing I noticed is the Chiefs played a whole bunch of rookies. Apart from the top four draft picks (Poe, Allen, Stephenson) also undrafted rookies Tysyn Hartman, Neiko Thorpe, as well as first year players Jamar Newsome and Patrick DiMarco saw quite a bit of action.

First impression: Poe, Allen and Stephenson did an excellent job. Not sure about the others. Hartman (#31) showed upquite often in replays - hustling along. Thorpegot burned on that deep ball to Smith. Anyone willing to take a closer look? The performance of those guys may have significant impact on next year's draft posture.

I have no way to review the game but one thing I noticed is the Chiefs played a whole bunch of rookies. Apart from the top four draft picks (Poe, Allen, Stephenson) also undrafted rookies Tysyn Hartman, Neiko Thorpe, as well as first year players Jamar Newsome and Patrick DiMarco saw quite a bit of action.

First impression: Poe, Allen and Stephenson did an excellent job. Not sure about the others. Hartman (#31) showed upquite often in replays - hustling along. Thorpegot burned on that deep ball to Smith. Anyone willing to take a closer look? The performance of those guys may have significant impact on next year's draft posture.

Overall they played well. Regarding Thorpe, he was beaten on the TD but he played it pretty well. Great throw by Cam and catch by Smith. In an article today (read so many I cannot recall which) he was lauded for playing Smith tough on the Panthers final drive (I seem to recall them mentioning two Smith targets that failed because of Thorpes coverage)._________________Throw to score! Run to win!
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I have no way to review the game but one thing I noticed is the Chiefs played a whole bunch of rookies. Apart from the top four draft picks (Poe, Allen, Stephenson) also undrafted rookies Tysyn Hartman, Neiko Thorpe, as well as first year players Jamar Newsome and Patrick DiMarco saw quite a bit of action.

First impression: Poe, Allen and Stephenson did an excellent job. Not sure about the others. Hartman (#31) showed upquite often in replays - hustling along. Thorpegot burned on that deep ball to Smith. Anyone willing to take a closer look? The performance of those guys may have significant impact on next year's draft posture.

Overall they played well. Regarding Thorpe, he was beaten on the TD but he played it pretty well. Great throw by Cam and catch by Smith. In an article today (read so many I cannot recall which) he was lauded for playing Smith tough on the Panthers final drive (I seem to recall them mentioning two Smith targets that failed because of Thorpes coverage).

I remember seeing #30 (Jalil Brown) covering Steve Smith quite a bit and definitely seemed to be holding his own._________________

He could have posted similar stats and played that well for the full season, and I'd still think we need a top QB prospect at all costs.

Maybe he can be a decent #2 though.

Chiefs really need Geno Smith and I'm afraid we win any more games.

So you think if we had a QB who set NFL records in completion percentage and QB rating for a season, we would still need to draft one?

If that was done against 16 weeks of playing the Panthers, then yes, I'd still support a new QB. That's the stats you are using and applying to a whole season, as if he could do that against all teams. Maybe he could, and if he did, super, problem solved.

We of all fan bases should know not to apply stats from one season against weaker then normal competition to determine if a guy is good or not._________________
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He could have posted similar stats and played that well for the full season, and I'd still think we need a top QB prospect at all costs.

Maybe he can be a decent #2 though.

Chiefs really need Geno Smith and I'm afraid we win any more games.

So you think if we had a QB who set NFL records in completion percentage and QB rating for a season, we would still need to draft one?

If that was done against 16 weeks of playing the Panthers, then yes, I'd still support a new QB. That's the stats you are using and applying to a whole season, as if he could do that against all teams. Maybe he could, and if he did, super, problem solved.

We of all fan bases should know not to apply stats from one season against weaker then normal competition to determine if a guy is good or not.

I have no way to review the game but one thing I noticed is the Chiefs played a whole bunch of rookies. Apart from the top four draft picks (Poe, Allen, Stephenson) also undrafted rookies Tysyn Hartman, Neiko Thorpe, as well as first year players Jamar Newsome and Patrick DiMarco saw quite a bit of action.

First impression: Poe, Allen and Stephenson did an excellent job. Not sure about the others. Hartman (#31) showed upquite often in replays - hustling along. Thorpegot burned on that deep ball to Smith. Anyone willing to take a closer look? The performance of those guys may have significant impact on next year's draft posture.

Overall they played well. Regarding Thorpe, he was beaten on the TD but he played it pretty well. Great throw by Cam and catch by Smith. In an article today (read so many I cannot recall which) he was lauded for playing Smith tough on the Panthers final drive (I seem to recall them mentioning two Smith targets that failed because of Thorpes coverage).

I remember seeing #30 (Jalil Brown) covering Steve Smith quite a bit and definitely seemed to be holding his own.

Yep, he came in for Arenas when he went down, and then moved over to cover Lafell when Flowers went down, and that's when Thorpe came in to cover Smith.

In general they all did pretty well. Tackling was pretty suspect by Brown and Thorpe. Thorpe's biggest knock coming out seemed to be physicality.

As for Hartman, he wasn't nearly as lost as I've seen from our back-up safeties in the past 3-4 years. I did see in a few replays some late reactions and false steps. I think talent wise he's better then Sabby or McGraw, he either is lacking in instincts or simply needs more experience.

As it stands, we need to draft both a CB and Safety as high as the 2nd but at least by the 4th, maybe 5th.

Outside of Flowers and Arenas, we can't rely on anyone for long stretches as it stands, and add to the fact that Flowers gets banged up every season if not misses a few games, and Arenas will most likely start to get nagging injuries given his current work load. I don't think Brown or Thorpe's ceiling is as a good #2, but more like a good dime/good 1-2 game depth for injury.

At Safety, Lewis continues to miss multiple games per year. It's also somewhat questionable how he'll fit in a new DC's scheme. Elam has been a big disappointment IMO. Hartman is some decent depth, but similar to Thorpe and Brown not someone I'd currently want as a long term starter. Will we need a 3rd safety "Jack" under a new DC? If not, then that greatly reduces the need to solid depth with starter upside. If we are going to use a lot of 3 safety sets, then we absolutely still need a starter level player for that role.

And IMO this is shaping up to be the deepest safety class in the last several years. The position has a relatively low supply of good prospects IMO, but this year is an outlier. It makes a lot of sense to grab a guy in the 3rd or so that can provide great value like a Baccari Rambo, Shawn Williams, or Philip Thomas._________________
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I have no way to review the game but one thing I noticed is the Chiefs played a whole bunch of rookies. Apart from the top four draft picks (Poe, Allen, Stephenson) also undrafted rookies Tysyn Hartman, Neiko Thorpe, as well as first year players Jamar Newsome and Patrick DiMarco saw quite a bit of action.

First impression: Poe, Allen and Stephenson did an excellent job. Not sure about the others. Hartman (#31) showed upquite often in replays - hustling along. Thorpegot burned on that deep ball to Smith. Anyone willing to take a closer look? The performance of those guys may have significant impact on next year's draft posture.

Overall they played well. Regarding Thorpe, he was beaten on the TD but he played it pretty well. Great throw by Cam and catch by Smith. In an article today (read so many I cannot recall which) he was lauded for playing Smith tough on the Panthers final drive (I seem to recall them mentioning two Smith targets that failed because of Thorpes coverage).

I remember seeing #30 (Jalil Brown) covering Steve Smith quite a bit and definitely seemed to be holding his own.

Yep, he came in for Arenas when he went down, and then moved over to cover Lafell when Flowers went down, and that's when Thorpe came in to cover Smith.

In general they all did pretty well. Tackling was pretty suspect by Brown and Thorpe. Thorpe's biggest knock coming out seemed to be physicality.

As for Hartman, he wasn't nearly as lost as I've seen from our back-up safeties in the past 3-4 years. I did see in a few replays some late reactions and false steps. I think talent wise he's better then Sabby or McGraw, he either is lacking in instincts or simply needs more experience.

As it stands, we need to draft both a CB and Safety as high as the 2nd but at least by the 4th, maybe 5th.

Outside of Flowers and Arenas, we can't rely on anyone for long stretches as it stands, and add to the fact that Flowers gets banged up every season if not misses a few games, and Arenas will most likely start to get nagging injuries given his current work load. I don't think Brown or Thorpe's ceiling is as a good #2, but more like a good dime/good 1-2 game depth for injury.

At Safety, Lewis continues to miss multiple games per year. It's also somewhat questionable how he'll fit in a new DC's scheme. Elam has been a big disappointment IMO. Hartman is some decent depth, but similar to Thorpe and Brown not someone I'd currently want as a long term starter. Will we need a 3rd safety "Jack" under a new DC? If not, then that greatly reduces the need to solid depth with starter upside. If we are going to use a lot of 3 safety sets, then we absolutely still need a starter level player for that role.

And IMO this is shaping up to be the deepest safety class in the last several years. The position has a relatively low supply of good prospects IMO, but this year is an outlier. It makes a lot of sense to grab a guy in the 3rd or so that can provide great value like a Baccari Rambo, Shawn Williams, or Philip Thomas.

My mancrush is Phillip Thomas. I do like the idea of adding a young talent to push Lewis. What I love about Thomas is his playmaking ability as both a run defender and pass defender. We need playmakers in the secondary - players that can generate turnovers. Thomas is a turnover machine plain and simple.

I know we have talked about him before, but I like the idea of adding Derek Cox as a free agent if the price is right. The big concern is his ability to remain healthy, but when he is on the field he is a solid cornerback.

Unfortunately with the loss of Belcher ILB is a much bigger need than before this weekend. I think Siler should be re-signed but I definitely want to look at the crop of ILBs in the draft like Kiko Alonso and Gerald Hodges for example._________________